Committees Named for Open House at the Y M C A
Supt J H Peet will chair the greeting committee for the Y M C A open house next Monday. The event features a two o'clock program with Milburn McKay directed symphony, ping pong, checkers, gym games, pool swimming, tea service, tumbling exhibition and a girls basketball game. Public invited with no charge.
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J. H. Peet
R. BE. Brown
W. F. Bickel
Milan Shields
Claude Tucker
Charles Waris
Don Sherman
D. J. Ross
Harland Mead
Ralph Livingston
Orville Elder
Fred Stewart
Winfield Smouse
J. M. Bratten
Leslie Dunlap
Frank RK. Sage
G. N. Barclay
George C. Stewart
R. G. Cherry
Leland Morrison
Maynard Brown
Robert Templeman
Symphony Orchestra
Milburn McKay
Kinross
Leigh Soule
Lewis McFadden
Grant Davis
Ralph Gilson
Ray Whitehead
Charles Davis
Washington High Tops Muscatine in Little Six Opener
Washington High Demons defeated Muscatine 26 to 18 to start the Little Six season with two league wins, matching a school record. Burlington was taken 40 to 26 the prior week, and Friday they face Mt Pleasant before a tougher test awaits Ottumwa. Muscatine struggled with injuries and illness draining their energy. Coach Cas Carlton’s squad showed strong defense and teamwork, but the road ahead remains challenging.
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Washington
Muscatine
Mt. Pleasant
Ottumwa
Burlington Fairfield
Washington High School Demons
Demons
Burlington
Muscatiine
MI Pleasant
Cas Carlton
Prayer Week Observance Planned by Washington Churches
Washington churches plan Universal Week of Prayer observances starting Tuesday with home meetings at 9 30 am and downtown business district gatherings at 4 pm on Tuesday to Friday. The Washington Ministerial Association led by Rev A A Winz requests prayers for guidance in evangelistic plans to reach all ages.
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Churches of Community
Washington
Dave McLaughlin
Religious Work Committee
Washington City
Portrait Unveiling of Former Pastor at Congregational Meeting
A United Presbyterian congregational meeting Monday afternoon will unveil a portrait of Dr. W. H. Wilson, former pastor of the church. A noonday congregational dinner will be served at 12 o clock, with pot luck contributions from attendees.
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United Presbyterian Congregational Meeting
W. H. Wilson
Indiana Streams Flood Across Southern Indiana
Farmers flee with families and livestock as rivers and creeks overflow in southern Indiana inundating thousands of acres. Flooding reported in Indianapolis region with rivers leaving banks and impact on farmland and rural areas.
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Indiana
Indianavolis
Ind
Local News Roundup: Visitors and Christmas Gatherings
Miss truth Petersen spent Christmas vacation at Olds with family and visited here Thursday night and Friday with her sister Mrs. Roger Sherman Mrs. Porter Colvig and son truce of Lake City. Mr Colvig returned to Lake City after Christmas here. Colvig and Bruce will stay another week. Mr. and Mrs Lyman Bunce spent Christmas at Vinton with son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Ralph Bunce. They helped with celebrations for their grandson John. Karl Shoop of Chicago was here on business yesterday.
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Miss Truth Petersen
Waterloo
Olds
Roger Sheman
Porter Colvig
Son Truce
Lake City
Sanitary Dairy Donates Milk For Needy In City
The Sanitary Dairy owned by Snyder & Hayes donates fifty quarts of Guernsey milk to be distributed Sunday morning at the city hall kitchen. Needy residents may call for milk, bringing a clean bottle or container to exchange. Money from milk sales will fund the kitchen's work.
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Sanitary Dairy
Snyder & Hayes
Guernsey
City Hall
Sanitary
Sunyder & Hayes
Fire damages roof at Dr J M Lloyd home on South Iowa
A noon fire damaged the roof of Dr J M Lloyd’s residence on South Iowa Avenue. Officials say a chimney spark started the blaze and firefighters controlled it using chemical extinguishers.
County Masons Meet Members From Lodges At Ka lona Riverside and More
County Masonic association gathering here brings together lodge members from Ka lona Riverside Brighton Rineworth and Washington to discuss lodge activities and regional matters.
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Masonic Order
Kalona
Riverside
Brighton
Rine Worth
Washington
County Ma Sonic Association
Legislators Study Tax Problem At Washington County Meeting
At the Washington County Taxpayers League session presided by RE D Morrison the group discussed economy bills from the state committee and set next Thursday for further action. Speidel and Carden urged input from constituents while committees were named to study bills 39-65 and remaining proposals for reducing government expenses.
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Washington County Taxpayers League
RE. D. Morrison
City Hall
Harry Dye
John Speidel
Speidel
Carden
Will Carden
Winfield
League
A. J. Johnson
D. H H. Wentworth
Ben Brinton
Brighton
State Committee
Fred Bauer
Harry Dusentsky
Bayer
John Jones
S. A. Stephens
W H, Sigafoose
Bills
Joe McGraw
Nelson Thompson
Henry Te Lockhorst
S&st Donahey
M. Cc
Iowa Warm Weather Forecast For New Year
Des Moines forecast says rising temperatures will follow a brief cold spell. After a quick drop to near record lows last night, temperatures are expected to climb tonight and tomorrow across the state per the weather bureau.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Mercury
Quake Shakes South Africa in Historic Tremor
Cavetown South Africa December 31 41INS The most severe earthquake in African history struck a wide area today causing extensive damage and shaking reports across major regions and cities.
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Cavetown
South Africa
Birth Registrations Kept by County Health Unit
Since 1924 Iowa has operated a birth registration system via the state department of health. The county health unit lists eight months of 1932 births including Harriet Beck Naomi Lambert Betty Miller and more. Certificates help establish identity age citizenship and school and travel rights.
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County Health Unit
Iowa
Division of Vital Statistics
State Department '1 Health
State Department of Health
Washington County
Health Uni
Ents
Harriet Jane Beck
Naomi Bell
Ruth Maxine Lambert
Betty Lueill Miller
Eleanore Charline Miller
Ralph Keith Mitchell
Charles Alfred Raymond
Patricia Ann Reece
Edna Joan Sands
Jack Downsley Clark
Chas. Lee Drolinger Paul Win
Glacoma
Donald van Goodwin
Gloralie Kathelin Dayes
Marvin Dale Hunt
Lou Ann Johnson
Virginia Lee Miler
Charles Keith Olds
Donna Jean Reis
Marjorie Bell Statler
Aud EK
Swartgendruber
Lucy Hermina Wenger
Robert Lee Avers
John Blodgett Maxine
First 1933 baby to get prizes in Washington county
Washington merchants announce the annual first baby of 1933 feature with prizes for the infant and parents. Barbara Jean Godwin, daughter of Homer and (Mrs) Godwin, is named as the anticipated first baby, following a line of previous honorees. Prizes are offered by local businesses including Wolf Floral Co and Montgomery Ward.
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Washington
Washington County
Barbara Jean Godwin
Homer Godwin
Carolyn Jean Kern
Anthony Kern
Kalona
Wilbur Day
Brighton
Henrietta Frances Stewart
Shirkey Mae Brown
Maynard Brown
David Allen Deiner
Welkmin
Sir Willy Reighart
Butch Creek
Wolf Floral Co
Lemmon’s
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
H. & A. Baking Co
H. J. Ward & Co
Scott Furniture Co
J. A Harwood & Son
George L. McDaniel
Klein Kiothing Co
Sherman H Bros
Reister Creamery
I’. S. Crone & Sons
the Evening Journal
C. H. Gather
Mayo
Montgomery Ward
Good Fellows Report on Receipts and Disbursements
The report shows receipts of $171.91 including $147.82 from money published on December 27 and $4.51 from jars at a store. Disbursements total $1853.17 with $148.07 for groceries, $44.90 for chickens, and $20 for sacks. A balance shortfall of $113.26 was covered from accumulated funds over several years.
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Catholic Daughters of America
U's Men’s Club
Who Will First Baby Of The Year Be Watch The Journal
The Journal asks readers to stay tuned for the announcement of the first baby born in the new year. Details on timing and names are promised in upcoming issue.
Reflections On Taxation And Civic Time Off
A reader from Santa Monica laments the instability of tax systems, noting income tax unpredictability as funds move between payments and refunds. The letter argues that government pressure for more revenue persists as citizens struggle to balance taxes and leisure days. It ends with a wistful inquiry about Charlton Ogburn Jr. of Harvard.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Congress
Charlton Ogburn, Jr
Harvard
Mail delivery suspended Monday on city and rural routes
No mail service on city or rural routes Monday with the general delivery window open from eight to ten for stamp sales.
Deserter Returns in Des Moines to Face Trial
Deputy Sheriff H. M. Putnam tracked a navy deserter named Jake Hernard Hoover who left the Pacific coast in the fall. Hoover appeared at his Brighton area home and will be taken to the Great Lakes station for trial.
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H. M. Putnam
Des Moines
Jake Hernard Hoover
Navy
Pacific Coast
Nea Brighton
Great Lakes
Russell Convicted in Bank Robbery Trial
Davenport Iowa December 31 a district court jury found James Russell guilty of attempted robbery of the Northwest Davenport Savings Bank on October 6 The verdict was returned by nine men and three women after deliberations lasting into the evening
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Davenport
Iowa
James Russell
George M Reynolds resigns as Continental Illinois chairman
One of Chicago’s leading bankers, George M Reynolds, resigns as chairman of the board of the Continental Illinois National Bank & Trust Company after a long career starting in Iowa and moving to Chicago in 1906. He plans to retire and settle in California.
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George M. Reynolds
Chicago
Continental Illinois National Bank & Trust Company
Mr. Reynolds
Iowa
Continental National Bank
Des Moines
California
Roosevelt to Discuss Legislation With Democratic Leaders
President Franklin D Roosevelt will meet with Democratic congressional leaders in New York next Thursday to review the legislative situation during the lame duck session. Invitations include Speaker Garner and leaders Rainey Robison Byrnes and others. a possible April special session and cabinet posts are not on the agenda.
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Amone
Garner
House
Rainey
Tiliavis
Collier
Mississippi
Ways and Means Committee
Byrng
Tennessee
Appropriations Committee
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Alabama
Robison
Arkansas
Byrnes
South Carolina
Harrison
Congress
Sudden 41 Degree Drop In Temperature
The temperature fell from 46 degrees yesterday afternoon to five above this morning as northwest winds cooled the area. Strong chilling breezes contributed to the sharp decrease in readings across the region.
Washington forms new municipal band with 38 pieces
Twenty eight musicians from Washington organize the Washington municipal band at the UT Mik yesterday. Officers include Lewis Warren president Cloyd Garrett vice president Karl Bevina secretary William Manassier treasurer Milburn McKay director. Directors elected John Westphal Maurice Mayo William Stewart William Masson William Sartor advisory board five business men Carl Jungbinth J B Lemmon Ross Davies A K B Atchison Ralph Scott. The group plans to reach a standard thirty eight piece band and aims to perform and march at the Parryland festival at Soldiers Field in Chicago next August.
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Washington
Carl Jung Binth
J. B. Lemmon
Ross Daveis
A .K B. Atchison
Ralph Scott
McKay
8Oldiers Field
Chicago
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